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  The Enterprise Minister says concerned parties are meeting to come up with a reaction plan.

• Disappointing Summer Season For Irish Tourism

  Visitor volumes were down in both the Hidden Heartlands and Ireland's Ancient East.

• Taoiseach Opens New Ward Block In Portiuncula Hospital

  The project is worth over €30m in capital investment.

• Bressie Leads Team Through Lough Ree On Fundraising Trek

  Today they travelled over 60km.

• Laois Tops The Ranks In Best Counties For Gamers

  Westmeath also ranks in the top five.

• Westmeath Teens Feel Responsible For Their Actions While Driving - Westmeath Comhairle na nÓg

  One of their members recently received a Garda Youth Award for hosting a road safety event.

• Gardaí Investigating Burglary In Laois

  The incident took place at 5am this morning.

• Taoiseach To Seek Meeting With HSE On New Midlands Hospice

  The 20-bed facility is due to be built in Tullamore.

• Westmeath And Offaly See Biggest Rise In Apartment Costs

  Both counties saw an increase of more than 10%.

• Westmeath School Behind Viral Road Safety Video

  It focuses on the dangers of using a phone while at the wheel.

• Rural And Community Development Minister To Open Offaly Town Community Centre

  Minister Humphreys is in Offaly for the Fine Gael Think In.

• No "Serious Injuries" In Four-Car Westmeath Crash This Morning

  The collision occurred shortly after 9am.

• Laois Man Has Been Named Dairy Farmer of the Year

  The FBD Young Farmer of the Year awards took place last night honoring farmers nationwide.

• Gardaí To Issue Ticket To Westmeath E-Scooter User

  The E-Scooter user was weaving in-and-out of traffic in Mullingar.

• Michael O'Leary Is Meeting With Junior Transport Minister This Morning

  They will discuss the passenger cap at Dublin Airport.

• Offaly Hosts Two-Day Fine Gael Think-In

  The topic of the Apple tax ruling will be prominent in Tullamore this week.

• IFA Lay Down Expectation On Farmer Supports At Meeting With Government

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• Laois Woman Living With Chronic Pain Says Most People Suffering Stay Quiet

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